by WYNNA
May 11, 2012 at 1:28 pm in Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Philippines by WYNNA · Leave a Comment »
High school, with all its glitz and glitters, had been a big part of my life and when the end was finally approaching, the drama was unstoppable.
It was a month before graduation that my girl friends and I decided to go to Mambukal Mountain Resort for two reasons. First, we all felt the need to [...]
Apr 30, 2012 at 6:13 pm in Cultural Experiences, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Philippines, Travel Tips by loredana valles · 7 Comments »
Our family’s ancestors were from Banaue, Ifugao in the northern part of the Philippines. It is a wonderful province where the Banaue Rice Terraces can be found. The Banaue Rice Terraces is a 2000-year old terraces carved into the mountains with the use of only the hands of the Ifugao tribe. It was engineered by [...]
by Tiffany
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:50 am in Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Jordan, Sightseeing by Tiffany · 5 Comments »
Homesick? Not Exactly…
When you decide to live overseas for a long period of time it is amazing the things you realize you miss from home the most. Now besides my family and friends there is one significant ‘item’, I suppose you could call it, that I truly wish I could see every day.
So, what is [...]
Mar 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Cultural Experiences, Cultural Exploration, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, USA by Jennifer Choban · 2 Comments »
Welcome to the City of Roses. Portland is so quirky, progressive and politically correct it has earned the distinction of being satirized in a sketch comedy series (Portlandia – Independent Film Channel). Bring your sense of fun and your all weather shoes.
Where to Eat?
At a brew pub, of course! You’re in the Pacific Northwest so [...]
by Nate Harper
Mar 20, 2012 at 10:25 am in China, Cultural Experiences, Hiking, Trekking, Walking by Nate Harper · 4 Comments »
For the ardent traveler, buying a new backpack is a serious affair. Proper research is needed, and many factors should be taken into consideration; the size, style frame, fit, and so on before one “takes the plunge.” Nowadays, we are lucky to have, at our convenience, in-store experts and online reviews to help in the [...]
Feb 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Adventure Travel, Gear Spotlight, Hiking, Trekking, Walking by Jennifer Choban · 6 Comments »
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I’ve seen so many travelers like her she’s almost an archetype. She is youth in all its glory, long blonde hair, radiant tan. Her face beams with life, excitement, curiosity. Looking at her I feel a mix of emotions: happiness to see a young person out traveling the world, nostalgia because I was young once [...]
by Nate Harper
Feb 21, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Budget Travel, Egypt, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Scuba & Snorkel by Nate Harper · 1 Comment »
Paul Theroux once said, “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” Traveling, and more specifically budget traveling, can and will take its toll over extended trips. Long lines, crowded buses, haggling with everyone you meet—this can wear one down until the idea of another day on the road seems almost unbearable, and thoughts begin to spring [...]
Nov 9, 2011 at 10:07 am in Adventure Travel, Destination Guides, Headline, Hiking, Trekking, Walking by Gear Up and Play · 1 Comment »
What’s the best way to spend your holidays 2011? How about including some amazing scenery and an up close look at the history and nature of a place? These hiking vacation tours will ensure you see interesting and unusual places while still satisfying your appetite for adventure. Here are my five walking/trekking tours that you [...]
May 26, 2011 at 9:37 am in Climbing, Caving, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Philippines by Karissa Torio · Leave a Comment »
After having my blood drawn out and being diagnosed with acute gastritis, I went to Baguio City in a moment’s notice (and at 4 am to boot!).
“Let’s go to Sagada!” I told my friends.
Sagada is a 12-hour drive from Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It is famous for its picturesque view of mountains and [...]
Dec 17, 2010 at 12:53 pm in Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Hong Kong by itravelglobal · Leave a Comment »
Hong Kong is known as a great metropolis, a city of shopping, of commerce, of soaring skyscrapers and beeping taxis. Many visitors do not know that Hong Kong is also home to majestic bamboo forests, mangroves teeming with organisms, mountains that far exceed the skyscrapers in height, and perfect, empty beaches. In fact, rural areas [...]
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